HAD - Overview: Huntington Disease, Molecular Analysis, Varies

Molecular confirmation of clinically suspected cases of Huntington disease (HD) Presymptomatic testing for individuals with a family history of HD and a documented expansion in the HTT gene

BUPR - Overview: Buprenorphine Screen with Reflex, Random, Urine

Screening and confirmation for drug abuse or use of buprenorphine

CARNS - Overview: Carnitine, Serum

Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency using serum specimens

CORTU - Overview: Cortisol, Free, 24 Hour, Urine

Preferred screening test for Cushing syndrome Diagnosis of pseudo-hyperaldosteronism due to excessive licorice consumption Test may not be useful in the evaluation of adrenal insufficiency.

GDU - Overview: Gadolinium, 24 Hour, Urine

Assessing chronic exposure and monitoring effectiveness of dialysis in a 24-hour urine collection

CERAM - Overview: MI-Heart Ceramides, Plasma

Evaluating the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events within the next 1 to 5 years

IDENT - Overview: Organism Referred for Identification, Aerobic Bacteria

Identification of pure isolates of aerobic bacteria Differentiation of members of the Staphylococcus aureus complex (S aureus, Staphylococcus argenteus, Staphylococcus schweitzeri)

PC1TC - Overview: Purkinje Cell Cytoplasmic Antibody Type 1 (PCA-1) Titer, Spinal Fluid

Identifying female patients whose subacute cerebellar degeneration or peripheral neuropathy is due to a remote (autoimmune) effect of gynecologic or breast carcinoma Reporting an end titer result from spinal fluid specimens

CAVP - Overview: California Virus (La Crosse) IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding the diagnosis of California (La Crosse) encephalitis using serum specimens

CARBI - Overview: Carbapenem Resistance Genes, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting and differentiating blaKPC, blaNDM, blaVIM, blaOXA-48, and blaIMP gene sequences associated with carbapenem intermediate or resistant results Aiding in infection control in the detection of gastrointestinal colonization of...

CARN - Overview: Carnitine, Plasma

Evaluation of patients with a clinical suspicion of a wide range of conditions including organic acidemias, fatty acid oxidation disorders, and primary carnitine deficiency using plasma specimens

CTXP - Overview: Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis, Plasma

Evaluating patients with a clinical suspicion of cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) using plasma specimens Monitoring of individuals with CTX on chenodeoxycholic acid (CDCA) therapy This test is not useful for the identification of...

PRKAF - Overview: Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 19p13.1 (PRKACA) Rearrangement, FISH, Tissue

Aid in the diagnosis of identifying PRKACA gene rearrangements of patients with fibrolamellar carcinoma

TULM - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM, ELISA, Serum

Evaluating the presence of IgM antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years...

TULG - Overview: Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgG, ELISA, Serum

Evaluating the presence of IgG antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years...

MECPI - Overview: Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus) Predicting antimicrobial...

SSCTU - Overview: S-Sulfocysteine Panel, Urine

Diagnosis of molybdenum cofactor deficiency, isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency, and hereditary xanthinuria Monitoring patients with molybdenum cofactor deficiency or isolated sulfite oxidase deficiency who are on treatment

WEEP - Overview: Western Equine Encephalitis Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Aiding the diagnosis of Western equine encephalitis using serum specimens

ALBFL - Overview: Albumin, Body Fluid

Aiding in identifying the cause of ascites Aiding in differentiating exudative and transudative pleural effusions

LYME - Overview: Lyme Disease Serology, Serum

Diagnosing Lyme disease This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population. This test should not be used for treatment monitoring.

TQ10 - Overview: Coenzyme Q10, Total, Plasma

Diagnosis of primary coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies in some patients who are not supplemented with CoQ10 Monitoring patients receiving statin therapy Monitoring CoQ10 status during treatment of various degenerative conditions,...

BILEA - Overview: Bile Acids, Total, Serum

An aid in the evaluation of liver function Evaluation of liver function changes before the formation of more advanced clinical signs of illness such as icterus An aid in the determination of hepatic dysfunction as a result of chemical and...

COU - Overview: Cobalt, 24 Hour, Urine

Detecting cobalt exposure Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear This test is not useful to assess vitamin B12 activity.

ABOPC - Overview: Arbovirus Antibody Panel, IgG and IgM, Spinal Fluid

Aiding in the diagnosis of arboviral encephalitis (California [LaCrosse], St Louis, Eastern equine, and Western equine encephalitis)

UBKQN - Overview: BK Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Random, Urine

Detection and serial monitoring of BK virus (BKV)-associated nephropathy in kidney transplant recipients using random urine specimens Detection and serial monitoring of BKV-associated hemorrhagic cystitis in organ transplant recipients

CMVPV - Overview: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.

HBA1C - Overview: Hemoglobin A1c, Blood

Evaluating the long-term control of blood glucose concentrations in patients with diabetes Diagnosing diabetes Identifying patients at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes) This assay is not useful in determining day-to-day glucose...

OXNP - Overview: Oxysterols, Plasma

Investigating a possible diagnosis of Niemann-Pick disease types A, B, or C using plasma specimens Monitoring of individuals with Niemann-Pick type C disease This test is not useful for the identification of carriers.

MHRP - Overview: Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens This test is not intended for...

PLINK - Overview: Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria, PI-Linked Antigen, Blood

Screening for and confirming the diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Monitoring patients with PNH

CHIKS - Overview: Chikungunya Virus, PCR, Molecular Detection, Serum

Qualitative detection of chikungunya virus in serum after early symptom onset (ideally <7 days) This test is not recommended for screening healthy patients.

VZVPV - Overview: Varicella-Zoster Virus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Rapid (qualitative) detection of varicella-zoster virus DNA in clinical specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

WBSEQ - Overview: Beta Globin Gene Sequencing, Varies

Diagnosis of beta thalassemia intermedia or major Identification of a specific beta thalassemia sequence variant (ie, unusually severe beta thalassemia trait) Evaluation of an abnormal hemoglobin electrophoresis identifying a rare...

BAMRP - Overview: Bile Acids Malabsorption Panel, Serum and Feces

Aiding in the evaluation of patients suspected of having chronic diarrhea symptoms due to bile acid malabsorption

CHRCV - Overview: Chromosome Analysis, Chorionic Villus Sampling

Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities, including aneuploidy (ie, trisomy or monosomy) and balanced rearrangements This test is not appropriate as a first-tier test for detecting gains or losses of chromosomal material in...

PEWE - Overview: Porphyrins Evaluation, Washed Erythrocytes

Preferred test for analysis of erythrocyte porphyrins Establishing a biochemical diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria, and X-linked dominant protoporphyria

RPCWT - Overview: Renal Pathology Consultation, Wet Tissue

Evaluating and managing patients with kidney disease Following the progression of known kidney disease or response to therapy Determining the cause of dysfunction in the transplanted kidney (allograft)

FLARP - Overview: Free-Living Amebae, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Aids in the diagnosis of primary amebic meningoencephalitis and granulomatous amebic encephalitis in spinal fluid and tissue in conjunction with clinical and radiologic findings This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

LCMAL - Overview: Malaria, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Detection of Plasmodium DNA and identification of the infecting species An adjunct to conventional microscopy of Giemsa-stained films, particularly in cases of low percent parasitemia or suboptimal parasite morphology Detection and...

UNIPD - Overview: Uniparental Disomy, Varies

Evaluation of patients presenting with mosaicism, confined placental mosaicism, or Robertsonian translocations Evaluation of patients presenting with features of disorders known to be associated with uniparental disomy (eg, Russell-Silver...

ANPAT - Overview: Anatomic Pathology Consultation, Wet Tissue

Obtaining a rapid, expert opinion on unprocessed specimens (lung tissue for immunofluorescence, cardiac biopsies, enucleated eye specimens, iris, conjunctiva, cornea, and other small eye biopsies) referred by a pathologist This test is not...

POLET - Overview: POLE Mutation Analysis, Next-Generation Sequencing, Tumor

Identifying specific mutations within the POLE gene to assist in tumor diagnosis/classification

ACASM - Overview: Pernicious Anemia Cascade, Serum

Diagnosis of pernicious anemia Diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency-associated neuropathy

HL57R - Overview: HLA-B*57:01 Genotype, Pharmacogenomics, Varies

Identifying individuals with an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions to abacavir, based on the presence of the human leukocyte antigen HLA-B*57:01 allele Identifying individuals taking pazopanib who have an increased risk of...

MPS4B - Overview: Mucopolysaccharidosis IV Enzyme Panel, Blood Spot

Supporting the biochemical diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis type IVA and IVB This test is not useful for carrier detection.

ALS - Overview: Aldolase, Serum

Detection of muscle disease

NH3V - Overview: Ammonia, Plasma

Assisting in the diagnosis of hepatic coma Investigating and monitoring treatment for inborn errors of metabolism Evaluating patients with advanced liver disease

BHISI - Overview: Bone Histomorphometry, Consultant Interpretation, Slides Only

Identifying undetermined metabolic bone disease in submitted slide specimens Diagnosing renal osteodystrophy Diagnosing osteomalacia Diagnosing osteoporosis Diagnosing Paget disease Assessing the effects of therapy Identifying...

ACMA - Overview: Acetaminophen, Serum

Monitoring toxicity in overdose cases

CAFF - Overview: Caffeine, Serum

Monitoring caffeine therapy in neonates Assessing caffeine toxicity in neonates